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The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1887-08-11
Ton (Texas) Daily Post
FlOrid0's Enterprise.

With commendable enterprise Florida is ex-
erting every energy to make its projected Sub
Tropical Exposition at Jacksonville q grand
success. That this laudabe ambition will be
attained there can be no doubt. The promoters
are thoroughly in earnest. They have effected q
compact organization which embr aces the most
public spirited men in the State, and each indi-
vidual worker is fully alive to the magnitude OF
the undertaking and is fully equal to it. The
Everglade State is itself abundantly able 70 fur
nish material for magnificent exposition. but
when it is understood that the resources Of Cen
trail America and the West Indies are to be
drawn upon, as we'll as States adjacent to Flori-
da, it will readily be seen what a grand display
is contemplated. The Exposition will not be
opened until January next, but all the inter
vening time will be required to complete the
plans already formulated. 1t will indeed be an
additional incentive to dwelIers in more vigor-
Gus chimes to forsake their chilly homes and turn
their faces toward the land of never ending sum-
mer. The usual attractions will OF course be
greatly enhanced by the wondrous sub-iropical
display. Florida has already astonished the
world by her great material wealth, increased
population and progress. 1t is but fair to assume
that this establishment will be intensified when
her best possessions are arrayed together. The
next season in Florida will undoubtedly prove
memorable
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What the Commission has Done
for GeOrEi0.

In their report of 1885 the Georgia Railroad
Commissioners said: The records of this office
show that for the five years previous to the es-
tablishment of the commission Tin 1879 there
were built within the State less than 100 miles
ofrailroads and that during the five years since
the establishment of the railroad commission
more than 600 miles of railroads have been con-
strucied within the limits of the State"
The great year for railroad building, however,
says the Savannah Ne,os, was 1882 and about
900 miles of road was built within the State in
the four years beginning with 1882. The con-
struction in each year was as follows: 1850
miles in 1882 81 80 miles in 1883, 94.00 miles in
1884, and 1888 Is in 1885, making total of 500 IS
miles constructed in the four years. The report
says:
Enough information, however, has been OBJ
tanned TO warrant the belief that perhaps as many
miles have been constructed within the past
year as ever before in the history of the State
About 200 miles OF track has been laid, and the
incomplete reports all have shown that more
than 100 miles have been graded, upon which
the track has not been laid
The report of June 18th, 1887, says that the
commission is unable to report the number o.
miles of track laid or road-bed graded since the
last report, because the railroad companies failed
to respond TO their circular calling for informa-
ton. They report that two new companies
have asked for freight and passenger rates,
namely, the Augusta, Gibson and Sandersville
and the Midwife, Swainsboro and Mount Yer
non railroad companies.
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We have received q copy Of the annual regis
ter of East Florida Seminary for 1885 81, with
announcement for 1667-66.
We note that the number Of students in NJ
tendance during the past session was fully one.
third greater than the number in attendance dur
ing the session Of 1865, and we are assured
that everything indicates an increase equally az
large for the session which begins September
10th. 1887.
East Florida Seminary is the only State inst
tutions visited by committee from the lAte Leg
islature which received IN unqualified endorse-
ment from the visiting committee.
In consequence of this endorsement Q liberal
appropriation was almost unanimously vesed 10
the Seminary. This appropriation has been
used to complete and improve the buildings Of
the Seminary, which are now most thoroughly
fitted for all the purposes of State Militia ~
School Students will hereafter be 1T all 6mes
under the immediate supervision Of the teachers.
10 response to the liberal action OF the Legis-
lature, the tuition fees have been made 80 small
as TO bring the advantages of the school within
the reach of every citizen of the State. ZnS
number Of pay tudents sosU Be receised from any
Of ths counties in tie Stats, while each coun,y
east Of the Suwannee is entitled by law to a.
many free scholarships as il has Representative
in the lower House Of the Legislature. Ap-
Pointments to these scholarships are made BY
the County Commissioner
1t is becoming well known fact that the stu
dents of East Florida Seminary are occupying
and giving satisfaction in positions of trust and
honor and profit in nearly all counties east a
the Suwannee river.
This Seminary is . most excellent and suc-
cessfal State school, and should receive gene
rous and hearty support from the people Of the
State Fl0ridians should he educated in Florida
For copies of the annual registGr (which con-
tains full and reliable information on I'll matters
connected with the Seminary aud for blanks on
which TO make application for coanty appoint
ments, apply to Superintendent Edwin P. Cater,
Gainesville, Fla
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Col. W. T. Forbes, of jacksonville, has been
chosen Secretary Of the Sub Tropical Exposi-
ton, with . salary of % 900. Colonel Forbes h
q gentleman of ability and energy, and VIM
make most excellent official.
The Georgia, Florida and Key West Rail-
way Company 10 seeking the aid OF funds appro-
priated by the General Government to connect
the island and city Of Key West with the main
land by road which will be in direct eonnec-
don with Northern trunk line.
Tho orange industry OF Florida has in
creased ssnfold in i've ye~n. In 1880 only 1oo,-
600 boxes were shipped out of the State, while in
1884 and 1685the exports were LOCO. 800 boxes,
and their value 81 500. 0o0 The United States
eats. il ID estimated. Coz. 900 oranges yearly,
enough to give each man, woman and cAsld ten
orangea.-N r South.
Judge John Chain died at his home In Mil.
ton, Pa, Thursday, and was buried Friday With
Masonic honors. Judge Chain Was very Old,
but not wiihstanding his extreme age he never
used Eyeglasses, and walked erect and with out .
stick. He had filled the once Of Judge Of Pro-
bate for . number Of yeara George Hsrquis,
ST., b biz successor. he having hssn appointed
BY the Governor tew days ago, Judge Chains
time having expired.
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Have you visited Murray Hall |

-BroOksville Neass: The Neses had q call
yesterday from Mr.. G. A. Groom, of Tallahassee
who Is Visiting his son, our enterprisine fellow
citizen, Mr.. A. c. Groom. We were pleased to
notice that the old gentlemen was hsely pre-
served, is hale and hearty and q full Of lie and
vivacity a. his energetic son.
Fort Myers Press: We heard wife sav the
other day, that the pestiferous I've believe that
Is the word she used little red ants did net med.
die with guavas in sauce, jelly or In any manner
cooked or raw: 1t is the only thing We know OF
they viii let alone.
-Titusville 6tcr: J. A. McCrory has resiened
the ONCE OF County Judge, and the Governor
has appointed u. g. Jones. Esq, TO all the VI.
cancy. M. Jones f!ed his bond on Monday
with the Secretary Of the State, and VIII have
charge Of the probate matters Of BrcvardL We
think the Governor has made an excellent an.
pointment, one who thoroughly understands The
duties Of the oface, and viii perform and attend
TO them.
Madison Rseor1sr.: The Governor has done
noble thing for the State in the appointment Of
this oommission for the recipients or the honor
are well known for their integrity, business sbli-
" and - men who will do their duty A thew
are extremely proud that Madison hiss . repre.
sentative upon the board In the pesson Of Hon.
II. ]. Vana A. Judge Of this Judicial Oircuit
his every act was such that made him n favor
tie with the aw-abiding element and thoush
the responsibilities Of the position wese meat
10 was never known TO WAIVER, 70 chew hvor to
ffiends a. u1jastly infict puaishmeat on any
one He hed TIE SCALES of justice with hrm
and steady hand, and many Were The complaints
mAde whea 4 became known that h was not 70
succsed himself In hi new pesifion 81 broad,
lfbefal and hoo0t views Win broaden ~ Uhese
of nsalhlpan snd egegy iniaress sAecteA n the
law Grating The posttioa h 0lh WIN % the
s.in9 By having Jndss vann upoa the cpsAs
minioo. lsf.9s
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Savannah News. 6thl
ThOnasville. Tallahassee anA Men.
tfcell0 D00a - be Contested
by Rail.
There is no doubt that Tallahassee and Mon
ticello. Fla, will soon be connected by rail with
the Savannah. Florida and Western Railway al
Townsville. The engineers will shortly begin
to make the final survey Of the route between
the Georgia State line and Tallahassee, and also
from the State line to Monticello When these
surveys are completed, estimates will be fur.
nished, and Tallahassee and Monticello will
know the amounts they will have to raise
The Savannah, Florida and Western will build
the line from Thomssville to the State linz
without any assistance. General Manager
Haines has already purchased the iron for thai
part Of the road. This indicates that the Sa.
vannah, Florida and Western means business
and that the roads will be built without uunec
essary delay
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AUGUST OH. 1882.
New. York South. I

New York South
Sheep not only manure the land upon which
they may be hurdled or pastured, but they dis
tribute it evenly and press it into the soil.
There Is an old maxim that ." the foot of the
sheep is gold 10 the farmer"
The plan OF o farmer for securing large
crops is thus stated BY him: I tell my men TO
harrow the ground until they think it is har-
rowed twice as much as 1t ought to be- and then
tell them it Is not narrowed halt enough"
Thorough pulverization Of the soil is more i'm
portant than any other crop
Grass 10 the foundation of success in farm
ing. 1t assists daring the process of rotation to
improve the soil, and enable more and better
stock to be kept The farmer who succeeds in
securing good hay crop has won half the bat
tie.
Parker Earl thinks there has been vet no
absolute overproduction Of good fruit but the
cause OF low prices is defective distribution
When fruit, by cheap and rapid transportation
Is brought within the reach of everybody, there
will be none TOO much.
Murray Hall, the elegant seaside hotel cree
ted At Pablo Beach about year ago by John G.
Christopher. is steadily growing in popularity.
The excellence Of the accommodations and the
safe and delightful bathing for which Pablo is
celebrated, renders this one of the most aereea.
bic seaside resorts In the South The fact that it
has been accessible bat little more than wear.
by rail. and the fame which it has already
gained. give abundant promise that i, is destined
to attain a wide popular celebrity.
-Rumor has it that Northerners who wish 10
visit Florida next winter will have an opportu.
nifty OF doing 80 without any expense for car fare
from New York. When a certain large hotel,
which is nearly completed, is opened to the pub
lie next January. the proprietor will adopt q
novel methsd of filling 1t with Northern guests.
Tickets fer the round trip will be sold in New
York. the purchaser agreeing to remain at the
hotel for ten days A coupon win be attached
to the ticket, which the tourist on his return 70
New fRrk can presens at the Office where be
purchased his ticket and receive back the money
paid tor II. So II 10 said, at least
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1887-08-11

The immigration Convention, which Assem-
bled at Jacksonville last week, marks the in
auguration of an important work which, II the
counties throughout the State organize and Co
operate with the Florida Immigration Society
created by that convention-will result in great
good to all sections Of our commonwealth.
As will be seen, by reference to another col
umn, Leon county delegates have taken the mi
tiative step in this great work. by issuing an
address to the people of the county.
Let the people of Leon county read this ad-
dress and prepare themselves to heartily CO
operate with other counties Of Florida in the
great and good work of inducing immigration te
our fair and favored State.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1887-08-11

Gov Perry b 70 Be commanded for the sound
judgment displayed 10 the selection Of Railroad
Commissioner II scelns - have been the aim
Of the Governor to choose thoee whose capacity
could not be questioned The people al over
the State feel confident that their interests have
been entrusted to safe hands. That the COM
missoners will discharge their duties fearlessly
there lie every reason to believe. The conceded
ability OF the commissioners, coupled with their
recognized honesty Of purpose, leaves no reason
to doubt that the interests Of all concerned win
be impartially dealt with.-Gcinessiae Duly
AdoocGte.
These three men will have some trouble
some questions TO settle, doubles. while they
are getting the law into working shape, but
II they keep steadily in view the fact that the in
terests Of the whole people arc not naturally
hsstile TO those Of the railroads. aud. alss, that
the aim should be to promote the welfare of the
whole State rather than any particular part of it,
they will be able TO administer the law with
very little friction. The popular wish is that
unjust discrimination shall be checked and that
railroad building shall be promoted"
nah Nescs
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City Council Procees,...


lne President of the Council 49, -. -
Mr. d. A Meginniss was called On - =. :
President pro tem.
1he chairman Of the street couma,.. =.
empowered to hire two hands to Gu, v..s !.
'ne streets and side walks under the ,up.,,,....
of the street committee.
John g. Collins. City Collector "a :.
saly On account Of taxes collected i J.h
xSSSoo; p. D. Demilly. City Marshal nd :,
treasury on account Of fines collected a. y.
xls-0; +. ID. Demilly, Market Clerk - -
treasury on account of beef and fiab All
Tor July. $500; total, sses 90: 80, !
sseas against the city were presented -,
and ordered paid. amounting to sssan
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The following civil appointments hass -
made during the week:
George G. McWhorter, Enoch J. Fspa -
william Hines, to be Railroad CemmH
fox the State Of Florida. ~
T. 4. AacDoneu, TO be State Attorney -
Fourth Judicial Circuit.
Geo. w. Hamilton, to be Supervisor Of -
tratioa q Elecson in and for Santa Rnss csm4
Hebt. O,NAl. Thomas ]. Lawton and ~
H1yoned, to be Notaries Public in and sd y
,6ts0akhEge.
f velney r Keller, to be County Survey
NUd -6e0anea3a county. ],
A End BrObesg, to be County Surveyors
for 4anatee county.
John w. Kellum, to be County Treasus6
and for Bradford county.
Jacob Goodwin, to be Justice Of the fesH
and fur Pasco county.
EphTaim Vance, TO be County CommisEos
and for Wakulla county.
W. II. Vanderipe, TO be County Comm
IN and ior Manatee county.
Geo. L Lowell, to be County Commtsaone
and for Sumter county.
Thomas A Bass, TO be Sheriff in and ior -
ola county. -,
John p. Galloway. to be Sheriff in ana :
6ante1 county.
o. H. Dishong, to be Sheriffin and Tor N
county. 90
Osries W. Carlton, to be Clerk Circuis CO.
in and for De 5oto county.
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BASE BALL TOURNAMENT
Opea TO the State.

VRCa - INC 01o9Oe
The citizens of Sanford have decided to hold
q base ball tournament at the Sanford base ball
grounds, beginning August 20, and continuing
one week, or longer if necessary. Any regular
organized club in the State, composed of ANA
teur players, can enter by paying an entrance fee
of $25 on or before the 18th of August to Mr. E.
W. Peabody, Treasurer of Tournament Associs-
ton. The prizes to be given are as follows:
First prize, $3.50.
6ecsnd prize, 500.
Third prize $50.
Each club will receive one-third OF the gate
receipts for each game in which they play.
Other special prizes will be Offered, of which
due notice will be given through the papers.
All railroads leading into Sanford win give
reduced rates
For further information, address
D. L. WAY, Secretary,
Or a. L. LILIKNTHAL,
Chairman Invitation Committee.
All State papers will please copy.
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n. G.. II n. Railroad.

We have received call from Mr.. G. D. Brown
the cross section Engineer Of the line from Cuth-
bert to Tallahassee, and he informs % that the
line is completed to Tallahassee and the corps
has disbanded Tor the present, after having been
settled with by the corporation. Mr.. Hooper
the chief Engineer, was ordered TO report at Biz
mingham by the Sd inst, and he has gone now
to Birmingham.
The line west of Lake Jackson was the route
run, and the line from Bainbridge to Tallahassee
10 good one, tapping . magnificent section OF
country rich in timber and agricultural resources
lacking only the development this line will
give It.
The Floridians ere anxious for the road and
are now negotiating for an outlet into Georgia
with their predictions all in favor Of the Balm
bridge route. Mr.. Brown went hence to his
plantation IN Baker county and thence 10 his
home tn Cuthbsrt on yesterday -BcinbrSdas
Democr0k
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A Trae Hndex % q City's Prosperity.
The Americas (GA) Republican has always
been paper of sound views, but it never got of
a more sensible thing than the following para
graph:
"There is no use attempting to disguise the
TACT that q newspaper is what its home city
makes it If the merchants and manufacturers
do not advertise there can be NO exhibition of
enterprise on the part Of the local paper. On the
other hand, if the men of the city are public
spirited, they will come to the front and make q
showing in the columns of the local paper They
reap immediate advantage from such action,
and ut the same time call attention to their city,
80 that the community al large has the benefit OF
their enterprise"
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1887-08-11

The Syracuse Obssisr. all things considered,
has probably perpststsd the best joke of the
season. 1t Mys:
President Clcveland's excellent record in the
matter OF pensions demonstrates clearly that the
President b the soldiers best friend.'
This 10 pretty good. considering the extreme
'hsat-LaoaPort Journal
The point Of the joke lies In the simple fact
that 1t ID true. If the Republicans would once
in while look ut the Official rscords-bus NO, on
the whole, We can't ask them 10 do that, for the
odaeial records include the Credit Mobilier
schsmea and he star ssute scheme and Other little
matten which wsuld Be - lhsal - rat poison
" T. Herald
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1887-08-11

The Pension Bureau 10 In daily receipt Of q
large number Of letters from pensioners under
the Mexican pension act Of January 20. 1887. ask
ing why payment does not date from the date Of
the passage Of the act. As general answer to
these inquiries the Commissioners desires il stated
that BY the terms of the Law payment can be
made only from January -, 1887, where the
pensionef reached the age Of % years On or prior
10 that, and where the pensioner reached the ase
Of 90 years subsequent to that date, payment
viii be made from that dase and not from the
date Of the passage Of the act Thus II Q PEN
sioner was % years Of age on March !, 1885, be
will be paid from January -, 1887; IL he was a
years OF age on March l, 1887. be viii be paid
from that date. This, Of course. dos NOT apply
to applicants for pension on the grosnd Of disa.
bility or dependence
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1887-08-11

The Florida papers deserve more OF Florida
people than those Of any State in the Union.
With q population Of 81, 900 there are publish
ed 100 papers in her borders. Mississippi and
Alabama, each with . population Of over q mil
lion, publish no more than 100, while Tennes-
see and Kentucky, with q population each of
nearly two millions, publish each about 40 pa
pers only. No other panple living can show
such q recosd,-zAs xfxltsr
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Hon. William Hines, of Webster, one Of the
Railroad Commissioner came to the city Satur-
day, and Judges Nc Whorter and Vann arrived
Monday. On Tuesday these three distinguished
gentlemen took the oath of Office, which was ad-
minslered by Colonel L. B. Wombwell, Notary
Public and Private Secretary to the Governor
The Commissioners at once organized by the
election of ex Chief Justice George G. McWhor-
ter as President OF the Board, and by the cleo
ton of Mr. John G. Ward, of Milton, Secretary.
Judge McWhorters ability and executive tai
ent peculiarly qualify him for the head of this
all-important Commission.
Mr. Ward is gentleman well fitted for the
responsible position to which he is called
Judge McWhorter serves for four years, Judge
Vann for three and Mr.. Hines for two
The Commission Is now prepared for efficient
work
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The Governor viii Issue IN order for an en-
campment Of the State militia II Pablo Bsach,
from Tuesday. August SD - Monday Anguss
18th. Mjors Young, Lancaster and Williams
have been ofhcially notified. and general order
will be issued In day or two.
The encampment At East Fiorida's popular
resort will prove pleasant meeting Of the State
troops, who will be present from all parts of the
State.
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AIs naxis c. Brown -.
e'ese and noss beloved ladis -.
iase Saturday night, AMER . -.
which che bore with true CO..
Sas wss born In Fauquier count, =:
uary d. 1887. being The youo..
the late Hon. Thomas B,ov, 49,
Florida In 1871. and af,erv.ra. -
nor Of the State. Aiss Brov, $3.50
TaIlahassse. being from eirIhooa ~ q
ulaf and highly esteemed bv .th|
friendA 80 -
Danng the war she was tru,v -
friend and ministered 70 the,r -
thoushtfdl tender sympathy a., - |.
warm place In the hearts of an Rk.l
pie Devoted to the cause fsr - -
OF her friends consented their -
true to the memory of thu. - -
field ofbattle. a.
Boon amer the war she v,. a..
the Memorial Association. vh,cs Rs
ns'd eon'inaoasly; always being Co.. =
s1.ons Oh Memorial Day. % ..-
hearts Of our people Each year =. - -
tir'ngly to have the graves Of N.
appropriately decorated, ssme,;m- {
ING the entire task herself On ~ -
Day she was too feeble to attend :. -
bat took the same devoted iu,.r.., - .S'
characterized her. and entrusted "a . ss
such arrangements as she tbouvs, kst
the celebration that proved such ,
ute to our departed heroes. 81. .sA
ised that she would never partjc;o.,s aA
sad but happy remembrance of P..
neoiemen, but enjoyed the swee, -. ~
OF having performed her full sh.r. = -
those who sacrificed their live. -
cause. The Soldiers Monumen, : ~
Square b also . memorial of h.r ~
g'es exerted in securing its erec,io. -
truly be said that she. more than a.. Aa
deserves credit for this testimonial $50.
ued love Tor the soldiers who gave a
the South. mstr
Three sisterA Mn Douglass. ].
and Ara Archer are left to noun -, -
and . heat of devoted friends tend, - -
ess sympathy to the bereaved anna
that will be felt throughout Flor;d, h